If your not having high expectations on story then it is a fun entertainer. I had little hopes from the start, mainly due to none of Bobby's movies truly working for me. Yet I enjoyed it quite a bit and thought it showcased vintage chiru and his timing perfectly. The movie never got boring, but doesn't mean it's a great movie. Just a mindless fun mass entertainer which we expect for Sankranthi, where Chiru is entirely in his element.
Chiranjeevi looks are quite good especially considering his age, I liked his styling as well. And the timing was exactly what I have been waiting. Aa Chiranjeevi yedi anukuntu unnanu ayane vachesadu. Anavasaramga boss is back ani chala sarlu annaru, really he is back now. I didn't like Godfather, Acharya, KN 150, and thought Sye Raa was kinda good for context. Some scenes were hilarious, few cringe but worked in theaters. Some scenes truly showed vintage Chiru, and the call backs were largely fun. Honestly the purpose of watching this movie is to watch Chiru in his element and referring back to some of his blockbusters.
I though Sruthi Hassan would get no role but she had a decent role and was not the typical flowerpot role, only thing is she didn't have to be a heroine. The whole movie she felt like Chiru's daughter. In fact many actors with great comic timing are present yet they are not utilized which made me sad. But scenes looked colorful.
Basically, first half ends on a massive high and runs on Chiru's timing. Story is fine, it's quite reminiscent of Chiru's Jai Chiranjeeva. Some twists and turns are presented and are fun in theaters though if you think a lot are not too impressive to be honest. And interval bang high is insane, mainly due to DSP.
The second the second half begins anyone can guess the rest of the story. Ravi Teja - Chiru are really good but the writing for the scenes in between them could have been better to make the emotion flourish, the emotion was lacking in the writing there. I wish there was a better connect to their bonding, but I just felt like okay this will happen next. If it wasn't for their performances and the fun generated it would have entirely fallen flat.
Second half was not up to the mark of the first half in all honesty but Chiru energy and timing saved it along with Ravi Teja being a cracker, allowing it to work despite it being predictable. Never got bored and felt entertained throughout except few scenes here and there.
The downside of the movie is Bobby and his direction in my opinion. Chiru being in his element and the support Ravi Teja added saved the movie. The movie had a decent story and mediocre taking. Definitely the best movie Bobby had directed and he squeezed all the nostalgia possible from Chiru. But with the talent at hand and proper writing, a much better film could have been made. However, going in with low expectations I was entertained and after all the recent crap Chiru made I just wanted to see him being humorous and this movie gave me what I wanted.
I hated the songs before. Some songs feel fine now, but still not good. But the Neeku Thondareekuva song had the worst placement. At the same time Veerayya song was really good and BGM was awesome, manchi powerful BGM ichadu DSP.
Also if going with family beware there is a rly high dose of action and violence.
Overall fun Sankranthi entertainer. If you want solid action and a mass comedy look no further. Don't go in with high expectations you are bound to be disappointed. This was my first US premiere experience, so it was even more enjoyable and entertaining. Chiru in his element after long, and that is an event.
Chiranjeevi looks are quite good especially considering his age, I liked his styling as well. And the timing was exactly what I have been waiting. Aa Chiranjeevi yedi anukuntu unnanu ayane vachesadu. Anavasaramga boss is back ani chala sarlu annaru, really he is back now. I didn't like Godfather, Acharya, KN 150, and thought Sye Raa was kinda good for context. Some scenes were hilarious, few cringe but worked in theaters. Some scenes truly showed vintage Chiru, and the call backs were largely fun. Honestly the purpose of watching this movie is to watch Chiru in his element and referring back to some of his blockbusters.
I though Sruthi Hassan would get no role but she had a decent role and was not the typical flowerpot role, only thing is she didn't have to be a heroine. The whole movie she felt like Chiru's daughter. In fact many actors with great comic timing are present yet they are not utilized which made me sad. But scenes looked colorful.
Basically, first half ends on a massive high and runs on Chiru's timing. Story is fine, it's quite reminiscent of Chiru's Jai Chiranjeeva. Some twists and turns are presented and are fun in theaters though if you think a lot are not too impressive to be honest. And interval bang high is insane, mainly due to DSP.
The second the second half begins anyone can guess the rest of the story. Ravi Teja - Chiru are really good but the writing for the scenes in between them could have been better to make the emotion flourish, the emotion was lacking in the writing there. I wish there was a better connect to their bonding, but I just felt like okay this will happen next. If it wasn't for their performances and the fun generated it would have entirely fallen flat.
Second half was not up to the mark of the first half in all honesty but Chiru energy and timing saved it along with Ravi Teja being a cracker, allowing it to work despite it being predictable. Never got bored and felt entertained throughout except few scenes here and there.
The downside of the movie is Bobby and his direction in my opinion. Chiru being in his element and the support Ravi Teja added saved the movie. The movie had a decent story and mediocre taking. Definitely the best movie Bobby had directed and he squeezed all the nostalgia possible from Chiru. But with the talent at hand and proper writing, a much better film could have been made. However, going in with low expectations I was entertained and after all the recent crap Chiru made I just wanted to see him being humorous and this movie gave me what I wanted.
I hated the songs before. Some songs feel fine now, but still not good. But the Neeku Thondareekuva song had the worst placement. At the same time Veerayya song was really good and BGM was awesome, manchi powerful BGM ichadu DSP.
Also if going with family beware there is a rly high dose of action and violence.
Overall fun Sankranthi entertainer. If you want solid action and a mass comedy look no further. Don't go in with high expectations you are bound to be disappointed. This was my first US premiere experience, so it was even more enjoyable and entertaining. Chiru in his element after long, and that is an event.